Closing Bell, 5 August 2026: Benchmarks End In Green

Benchmark indices ended the day in the green as traders analysed the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy meeting. Upon close, the:

• BSE Sensex stood at 78,581.00, up 0.19%

• Nifty 50 stood at 24,624.65, up 0.04%

Broader markets also ended in the positive. The Nifty Midcap 100 index ended 0.18% higher. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index ended 0.76% higher. On the sectoral front, the Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto rose and closed 0.84% and 1.27% higher, respectively. The Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Bank declined and closed 0.42% and 0.29% lower.

Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers

Here are the top five gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:

Crude Oil Prices Today

Crude oil prices fell in early trade as investors tracked developments between the US and Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At 15:38, Brent oil futures for October 2026 stood at $80.63 per barrel. During the same time, crude oil West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for September 2026 stood at $76.47 per barrel.

Other Important Headlines

Some of the other major headlines of the day are as follows:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintained its neutral stance.

• The services sector slumped to its weakest in over four years in July following a wilt in demand.

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver prices rose amid continued uncertainty and tensions between the US and Iran. They traded higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX). At 15:39, gold October futures on the MCX stood at ₹1,46,101 per 10 grams, up 1.25%. At the same time, September silver futures stood at ₹2,25,651 per kg, up 1.82%.

Market participants will now shift their focus to upcoming corporate earnings, macroeconomic data releases and global cues. Developments surrounding the Middle East and movements in crude oil prices are likely to be key triggers.

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